Optiemus Unmanned Systems Private Limited (OUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based KunWay Technology to manufacture and localize KunWay’s portfolio of drones in India. The collaboration aligns with the Indian government’s vision to position 2025 as the year of transformative reforms in the defence sector, underscoring India’s ambition to become a global drone manufacturing hub.
Strengthening the “Make in India” Vision
This partnership will see KunWay’s cutting-edge drone technologies manufactured in OUS’s state-of-the-art facilities in Noida, leveraging the company’s local expertise and infrastructure. By integrating KunWay’s advanced drone and AI technologies with Optiemus’s manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration aims to deliver solutions tailored to the Indian market’s specific requirements in defence and homeland security.
Ashok Gupta, Chairman of Optiemus Infracom, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “We are happy to partner with KunWay to take further their localization journey of drone manufacturing in India, it’s a great testimony for India’s growing technology prowess. We are witnessing fast paced adoption of technology and it is increasing at a rapid pace, especially in the domains of defence and homeland security. In line with keeping abreast with these changing times, we are looking to expand our portfolio of products in the Indian market. Our partnership with KunWay is in line with this goal and we aim to launch their products in the Indian market and localize as per the need of defence and homeland security and bring India on a global stage of drone manufacturing.”
KunWay’s Global Expertise Meets Indian Innovation
KunWay, headquartered at the Chiayi AI Drone Center in Taiwan, is known for its innovative drone products and AI systems. With an established presence in the United States and Japan, the company continuously integrates AI technology to optimize drone operations and meet the evolving demands of its global clientele.
David Chung Yi Liu, President and CEO of KunWay Technology, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying, “India is a very exciting and a dynamic market for us and we are elated to contribute to the India growth story and Make in India vision with the support of Optiemus. The rate of adoption of technology across industries has never been faster and India, given its growing competency, will be one of our focus markets. With this collaboration we also see a greater opportunity to further focus on catering the needs of our other overseas clients by getting certain products made and exported from India.”
India’s Growing Role in the Global Drone Ecosystem
The Indian government has been actively fostering the growth of the domestic drone industry, particularly in the defence sector. The push toward self-reliance in manufacturing is expected to drive substantial economic growth. A recent EY-FICCI report titled “Making India the Drone Hub of the World” highlights the sector’s potential to reach a market value of USD 23 billion by 2030, with drones playing a transformative role in modern warfare and other industrial applications.
A Collaborative Step Toward Global Leadership
The partnership between OUS and KunWay reflects a shared vision of technological advancement and market leadership. By combining KunWay’s expertise in drone and AI technologies with Optiemus’s robust manufacturing ecosystem, the collaboration aims to strengthen India’s position as a key player in the global drone economy, driving innovation and contributing to the country’s defence modernization and economic growth.
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